German A’ level: Berlin

This German A’ level course is ideal for A ‘level students who wish to practise with native speakers, improve their communication skills and address any linguistic weaknesses. Students can polish up general German language skills including revision of grammar structures and pronunciation and address any linguistic weaknesses.

Tutors are all native speakers who are also professional teachers of German as a foreign language. It’s perfect for students looking to prepare prior to their German exams.

Levels offered

Intermediate to Advanced

Age range

17/19 yrs

Course duration

1 week

Group lessons/AM

20 lessons

Private lessons/PM

10 lessons

Lesson duration

45 minutes

Maximum per class

12 students

Suitable for those taking German at A ‘level (or Int Bac or Highers) and in Yr 12/13 of education

Course: The group lessons will be taken with other language students, not necessarily just A level students. However the private tuition classes will be dedicated to the A level revision needs of each student.

Oral Topics: Please advise us of your topics, so that they can be incorporated into the private tuition lessons, during the week. The aim is to develop discussions around the topics and get you talking. Information supplied later than 2 weeks beforehand, cannot be included into the programme.

NB: This is a German language, not a literature orientated programme.

College Description: Berlin is a dynamic city, and there is plenty to see and experience, besides the studious environment of the language school. The combination of its academic record, great city location and ease of access via it’s International airports makes it the perfect study location.

Cultural activities: The school offers a range of cultural activities to students once in Berlin, many of which are free of charge.

Private study: Students will be asked to complete some homework tasks each night in preparation for the following day’s classes. It is important that students complete these tasks in order to take full advantage of the week’s programme.

Accommodation

Students are generally housed with local German hosts. You are welcome to make your own accommodation arrangements, but the majority of the A’ level revision course students choose to stay with hosts.

German hosts: Open to students aged 17 yrs+ Students book a single room with a hostess, on a half-board basis. Allow a commute of around 30 to 45 mins to school.

Meals: Breakfast and the evening meals are taken with the hosts. Students make their own lunchtime arrangements, but generally eat on site at the language school with other students.

On Campus residence: If students are 18 yrs+ they may book a single or shared room on site. Rooms book up very quickly, so early reservations are essential.

Meals: Breakfast is included. Additional meals can be bought on site.

Curfew

Students under 18 yrs of age must return to their accommodation by 12 midnight. This is a requirement of Law.

It is not the job of the staff or the hosts to police the students.

Any infringement of the curfew set, will be passed to the student’s parents, for their information.

Travel/Transfers

A one or two way transfer service from either Tegel or Schoenefeld airports in Berlin to the accommodation can be arranged at extra cost. Students are welcome to take a taxi instead, but an arrival transfer can be very reassuring if this is your first language course.